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EVENTS
MOTHER’SDAY
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MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND AT HEVER CASTLE // 10 & 11 MAR
Treat mum to a
delicious lunch or
tempting
afternoon tea at
Hever Castle &
Gardens this
Mother’s Day. The
historic castle and
stunning gardens
is the perfect
place to say thank
you and enjoy a
family day out
over the weekend
of 10th and 11th
March. Children can make a heart-shaped keyring in a free craft
workshop, or take part in a cupcake decorating workshop (additional
charge). Work up an appetite for lunch with a wander around the
stunning 125-acre grounds, or let the kids run off some energy in the
Tudor Towers adventure playground.
From 10.30am. Price: £17.25 (children 5-15 £9.75)
Hever Castle & Gardens, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG
www.hevercastle.co.uk / 01732 865224
A WEEKEND FOR MUM // 10-11 MAR
MAMA FEELGOODS
AT QUEX PARK // 11 MAR
Sp oil mum with an extra special
afternoon tea at Mama Feelgoods
at Quex Park after a walk around
the gardens. Let the expert pastry
chefs treat you to delicate
sandwiches, fine savoury pastries
and warm homemade scones
served with preserves and a
delectable array of sweet pastry confections. Choose speciality tea or
fresh coffee along with a complimentary glass of Prosecco. Live music
from Ja Ja Jive for a wonderful ambience.
From 12pm. Price: £23.95 (children under 12 £10)
Mama Feelgoods Function Suite, Quex Park, Park Lane,
Birchington CT7 0BH
www.quexpark.co.uk / 01843 482004
MAKE MUM’S DAY
// 11 MAR
At Ightham Mote, children
can pop into the Squire's
Room to make mum a
present. Or why not treat her
to lunch or a cream tea in
the café? Mums can also
enjoy a touch of luxury with
a hand massage in the shop.
From 11.30am. Price: £13.60 (children £6.80)
Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks TN15 0NT
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ightham-mote / 01732 810378
MUMS DRIVE A TRAIN
// 11 MAR
Children are invited to the Old Coach House on the 10th March for craft
making. They will be helped to create a beautiful card to show mum
just how much they love her. On the 11th, Jan Black is leading an
adult craft session, where you’ll make potpourri and lavender bags to
take home.
From 12pm. Price: £11.50 (children 5-15 £6.50)
Penshurst Place, Penshurst, Tonbridge TN11 8DG
www.penshurstplace.com / 01892 870307
MOTHER’S DAY FAMILY FUN // 11 MAR
Come along to
Groombridge Place
this coming Mother’s
Day for a fantastic day
out for all the family.
There will be face
painting, crafts,
bouncy castles, live
music and much
more! There will also
be a free gift for all the
lovely mums.
From 10am. Price:
£9.95 (children £8.45)
Groombridge Place, Groombridge Hill, Groombridge,
Tunbridge Wells TN3 9QG
www.groombridgeplace.com / 01892 861444
Treat the special lady in your
life this Mothering Sunday.
During this annual celebration
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch
Railway will be running their
‘Mums Drive a Train’ from New
Romney Station to the outer
station limits. Mum will be supported by one of our experienced drivers
and will receive a commemorative certificate upon completion.
Make the day extra special by booking a Southern Maid’s Afternoon
Tea in Hythe’s vintage style tea room. Pre-booking is advised for this
popular option.
From 9.35am. Price: £18 (children 3-15 £9)
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, New Romney Station, 2
Littlestone Road, Littlestone, New Romney TN28 8PL
www.rhdr.org.uk / 01797 362353
MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
// 11 MAR
Treat mum to an exclusive event
for Mother’s Day! Enjoy a
delicious cream tea served in
Maidstone Museum’s historic
library with a behind-the-
scenes tour and special insight
into their fabulous costume collection. Early booking advised as spaces
are limited. Two sittings: tea at 3pm with tour at 4pm (book for tea and
tour); or tour at 3pm with tea at 4pm (book for tour and tea).
From 3pm. Price: £18
Maidstone Museums, St. Faith's Street, Maidstone ME14 1LH
www.museum.maidstone.gov.uk / 01622 602838
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